Tour de Noosa - Garth Prowd Ride

Tour de Noosa - Garth Prowd Ride

All proceeds from this ride will go towards the Garth Prowd OAM Triathlon Scholarship, to continue the legacy created by Garth Prowd at the Noosa Triathlon in assisting athletes to reach their full potential. It is a brisk recreational ride over part of the Noosa Triathlon cycle course. Open to everyone young and old join us on a recreational ride to raise funds for the Garth Prowd Triathlon Scholarship.

Course

The Garth Prowd ride is a one lap 28km course over a section of the Noosa Triathlon Bike course. Starts from the Noosa Heads Surf Club to the top of Gyndier Drive and return. Finish your ride at Cafe Le Monde and take advantage of their coffee voucher!

2019 Event Map

Garth Prowd OAM 1952 - 2017

Garth Prowd OAM, the man affectionately known as the 'Godfather’ of Australian triathlon, a pioneer of sport tourism in Queensland and passionate athletes advocate. We will remember his incredible life and his contribution to Australian sport. He was a man who revolutionised triathlon, running and cycling events in Australia, who was himself an enthusiastic sportsman.

Garth was involved in event management and sports marketing for almost 30 years as Managing Director of USM EVENTS, one of Australia’s largest and most successful event management companies. During Garth’s tenure as owner of USM EVENTS the company developed and managed some of Australia’s largest and best known multi-sport, triathlon, running and cycling events. After he sold the company in 2009 he was a highly sought after consultant in event management, sports marketing, events tourism and media management

Garth was one of the most experienced, highly respected and knowledgeable event managers and business owners throughout the global events industry. He has also been instrumental in the support and career development of a number of Australia’s top elite athletes. Proceeds from the Tour de Noosa - Garth Prowd Ride will go towards the The Garth Prowd Triathlon Scholarship an ongoing legacy program to continue his great work and creating opportunities and pathways for athletes.